Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-June 2026
Top Stories of June — This Day in Norwood History
June brought a wide range of stories to This Day In Norwood History — championship triumphs, historic milestones, community memories, and moments of deep reflection. These were the most‑read posts of the month.continue to shape the town’s identity, one day—and one memory—at a time.
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Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-November 1, 2023
Town Meeting members approced a major infrastructure project to replace its two aging water storage tanks, located between Highland Cemetery and Norwood High School. These tanks, a 4-million-gallon steel reservoir…
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Town Meeting Tackles Overcrowding at Jr. High-April 22, 1964
Committee Formed to Study Need for Second Junior High School On this day in 1964, during an adjourned session of the annual Norwood Town Meeting, voters addressed one of the…
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Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-June 21, 1978
A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.
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Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
In an effort to foster greater accountability and civic engagement among local legislators, a Norwood town meeting member is spearheading a proposed amendment to the town charter. Thomas C. Coen…
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Town Meeting Debates Funding for New Fire Station on Washington Street-December 14, 1961
A spirited debate unfolded Wednesday evening as Norwood’s Town Meeting convened to consider funding for a proposed fire station on Washington Street. The measure, introduced by the Finance Committee, would…
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Town Meeting Approves Precinct Voting Plan and Polaroid Utilities Funding-September 10, 1968
Norwood town meeting approves a new six-district precinct voting plan, authorizes $105,000 for Polaroid utility lines, and establishes manufacturing buffer zones.
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Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900
A special town meeting held this evening at 7 p.m., followed by an adjourned session at 8, resulted in several major appropriations and a contentious vote over the acceptance of…
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Town Meeting Approves Neponset Street Traffic Lights and Additional Municipal Appropriations-September 25, 1984
Town Meeting approves $75,000 for traffic lights at the Wedgewood Drive intersection on Neponset Street, alongside funding for municipal vehicles, sidewalk adjustments, and civic center completion.
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Town May Take Historic Plimpton Press After Tax Foreclosure-September 25, 1973
Citing severe financial troubles, the 76-year-old Plimpton Press announces its permanent closure for October 5, leaving Norwood to pursue foreclosure over $238,000 in unpaid taxes.
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Town May Offer Tax Break To Mall Developer-January 25, 2004
Norwood officials considered offering a tax break to a local developer planning to build an upscale shopping mall on Route 1.The Board of Selectmen was scheduled to review a proposal…
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Town Manager’s Position Defined By George Willett-This Day in Norwood History-June 17, 1938
June 17, 1938-Through an open letter to the Norwood Board of Selectmen released to the press, George F. Willett, as chairman of the town committee which prepared the town charter,…
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Town Manager Set to Deliver Decision on Appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh-August 26, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll announced he will decide by September 9 whether appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh will take office or if the town will restart its search…
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Town Manager Proposed For Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1914
FOR A TOWN MANAGER Administrative Head For Norwood Proposed. Legislature to Be Asked For Town Government Changes. Jan 16, 1914 — At a special town meeting last evening in Everett…
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Town Manager John P. Mogan Resigns Abruptly During Special Town Meeting-August 29, 1978
Town Manager John P. Mogan stuns a special town meeting by announcing his resignation, citing policy differences with the Board of Selectmen after six years in office.
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Town Manager John Carroll Retires After 39 Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 18, 2017
On Monday, Tony Mazzucco replaced the outgoing John Carroll, who retired after 39 years on the job. Carroll, at 89 years old, held the distinction of being Norwood’s longest-serving public…
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Town Manager John Carroll Celebrates Quiet Father’s Day With 18 Children-June 17, 1985
Local Administrator Navigates Post-Fire Recovery And Realities Of Raising Eighteen Children Town Manager John Carroll spent a quiet Father’s Day yesterday going to church, eating breakfast with his wife, and…
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Town Manager Explores Underground Lines to Resolve Buckmaster Pond Dispute-September 5, 1979
A long-standing inter-municipal dispute between Norwood and Westwood over control of Buckmaster Pond may be moving toward a permanent resolution. Town Manager John J. Carroll informed selectmen last night that…
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Town Manager Completes First MonthThis Day In Norwood History-April 25, 1915
Clarence A. Bingham Planning Many Economies for Norwood—Already He Sees Chances for Doing the Town’s Business Better. Clarence A. Bingham, town manager of Norwood, is rounding out his first month…
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Town Manager Combines Departments, Creates DPW-This Day In Norwood History-April 27, 1915
NORWOOD. April 27—Town Manager Clarence A Bingham has combined the Street, Sewer and Water Departments, and they now constitute the Department of Public Works. Joseph E. Conley, ex-superintendent of the…
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Town Manager Combines Departments, Creates DPW-This Day In Norwood History-April 27, 1915
NORWOOD. April 27—Town Manager Clarence A Bingham has combined the Street, Sewer, and Water Departments, and they now constitute the Department of Public Works. Joseph E. Conley, ex-superintendent of the…
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Town Infrastructure Plans Outlined-June 20, 1969
A special town meeting article requests $3,500 to fund site exploration and engineering designs for a heated rink.
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Town Honors Hero War Dead-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1945-Town Honors Hero War Dead
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Town hall repairs on the way-June 22, 1981
Water leaks and weathering threaten a local landmark, prompting municipal leaders to search for an expert restoration architect.
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Town Faces Tax Hike to Support Workers-This Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1946
On April 26, 1946, Norwood voters approved a $400 salary increase for town employees after a heated late‑night meeting, raising the tax rate but reflecting post‑war optimism and community support.
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Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Employees of the Municipal Building celebrated Christmas in gala fashion on Monday evening with a party at Holman Hall, which was decorated with a lighted tree, streamers, colored lights, and…
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Town Considers Buying Civic Property-This Day In Norwood History-April 22, 1930
Norwood awoke on April 22, 1930, to the smoldering remains of one of its proudest civic landmarks. The Norwood Civic Association complex, a six‑building group gifted to the town years earlier by philanthropist George F. Willett,…
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Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-September 8, 1955
Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-This Day In Norwood History-September 8, 1955
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Town Clerk’s Notice To Physicians, Midwives, Parents-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1905
This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1905-Town Clerk’s Notice To Physicians, Midwives, Parents About Home Births
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Town Budgets and Buick Sedans: Debating Civic Spending in 1957 Norwood
🚗 Town Budgets and Buick Sedans: Debating Civic Spending in 1957 Norwood In the summer of 1957, a quiet but pointed debate unfolded in the pages of the Norfolk County…
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Tour Showcases Progress at Norwood Theatre-October 24, 2011
Tour Showcases Progress at Norwood Theatre This Day In Norwood History-October 24, 2011
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Top-Heavy Kindergarten Enrollment Will Compel Double-Sessions-This Day In Norwood History-August 27, 1948
the size of Norwood’s Kindergarten population caused overcrowding on this day in Norwood history in 1948.
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Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22-This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948-Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024-Number 7
In June of 1968, the town learned that United States Marine Lance Corporal Richard Murphy, son of Police Chief James Murphy, had been killed in action in Vietnam several days…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024- Number 6
Playground Entrance Gate Designed As Fr. McAleer Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1941 Related: Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 9
Low Bridge On Morse St Claims Two More Victims-This Day In Norwood History-September 30, 1964 Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 8
If you’ve ever seen the movie “A Christmas Story”, which has been televised on TNT and TBS on 24-hour rotation on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day since 1997, or if…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 5
The murder of 15-year-old South Norwood teenager Geraldine Annese remains one of the most senseless, tragic events to ever occur in Norwood’s 151-year history. The subsequent investigation of the murder…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 4 (Compilation of Hockey Stories)
Several articles involving Norwood High School hockey through the years were very close together in the rankings, so they have been combined into one post and come in at the…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3
The January 1971 fire at Norwood’s Junior High School was a major attraction. Hundreds of people braved freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, so…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 2
Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940 Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 10
At number 10, we have a compilation of articles about Norwood’s Town Square. Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 1
Norwood’s citizens mourned the passing of former Norwood Town Manager John Carroll, who passed away on February 25, 2023. Our “In Memoriam” article, published shortly after we received the sad…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 94-90
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year continues. You can find links to the previous articles in the series at the bottom of the page. 94. Bird’s…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 89-85
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year continues… 89. George Willett, 91, Helped Develop Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 14, 1962 88. Citizens of Tomorrow-This…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 84-80
Please enjoy the next installment in our annual countdown of the top articles of 2024. 84. Leonard Sansone, Famed Artist, Killed in Crash-This Day In Norwood History-October 17, 1963 83.…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 79-75
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year continues… 79. Norwood Girl Forges Teacher’s Name to Three Checks and Secures $65 at Bank-This Day In Norwood History-November 7,…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 74-70
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year is moving right along. 74. Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946 73. Norwood…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 69-65
Our countdown continues! 69. Sixth Breen Boy From Nahatan St Joins the Service-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1943 68. Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-This Day In Norwood History-October…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 64-60
Our annual countdown continues… 64. Irish Music Building Year-Round Audiences-This Day In Norwood History-March 7, 1993 63. Cedarcrest Housing Development-This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950 62. Sen. Kennedy Visits…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 59-55
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year is almost at the halfway point! 59. Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970…
Top Stories of 2026
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In Memoriam-Charles “Nubby” Donnell-April 1, 1947
April 1, 1947-Charles Donnell Succumbs At 61 Whole Town Mourns Death Of Popular Police Officer Charles R. “Nubby’ Donnell passed away Tuesday after noon at the Norwood Hospital The bitter news, anxiously dreaded since last Friday morning when he was stricken with a serious illness, passed around town with the speed of a Presidential death…
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Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
One of Norwood’s most distinguished citizens, Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland, P.H.B., P.H.D., passed away at 2:10 o’clock Saturday morning at the Norwood Hospital. He was in his 81st year. Friends and townsmen appreciative of Dr. Cleveland’s work in this community paid tribute to his memory at services held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the…
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Norwood’s Col Lee Flies 252d Mission to Set New Record-This Day In Norwood History-April 28, 1945
NORWOOD, April 28—Lt Col George T. Lee, 25, son of Mrs. Mary J. Lee of 26 Rock st., this town, recently flew his 252d mission to set a new 1st Tactical Air Force record. Commanding officer of “Lee’s Invaders” and a veteran P-47 Thunderbolt pilot he has earned an enviable reputation in several theaters of…
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Teen Age Flyers-This Day In Norwood History-April 8, 1945
Norwood HIGH is believed to be the first in the East, and perhaps in the country, where every student in the aeronautics class, if his parents consent, has actual flight instruction as a part of his aeronautics course, without cost. Under an arrangement with Wiggins Airways, Inc., students go to the airport two at a…
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Fine Time For Pig To Disappear, Says Local Owner-This Day In Norwood History-April 17, 1943
One hundred and forty pounds of pork — on the hoof— is on the loose somewhere in the woods of Norwood. Now in this day of meat shortages and ration points that’s a lot of fresh shoulder and sausage meat running around unattached and no one knows it better than John Labisser of 535 Walpole…
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Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur Uses Skilled Fingers For War-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1943
NEW WAR WORKER Roger Walker Makes Good As Fore River Machinist Norwood’s carillonneur has gone to war. Roger Walker, 44, totally blind since birth, has at last realized an ambition motivated by the nation’s declaration of war on the Axis and is today making good as an outside machinist at the Bethlahm-Hingham shipyard, where he…
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Pvt Eugene McDonough First Casualty in North Africa-This Day in Norwood History-April 16, 1943
A Solemn High Requiem Maas will be celebrated at St. Catherine’s Church tomorrow morning at nine o’clock for M. Eugene McDonough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McDonough of 607 Nahatan Street, Norwood, who was killed in action in North Africa on March 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. McDonough were informed by a telegram from the…
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Playground Entrance Gate Designed As Fr. McAleer Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1941
Gordon Woodberry Designs Entrance Distinguished For Beauty and Simplicity Showing selectmen plans for a beautiful entrance to the Father McAleer playground, the special Father McAleer memorial committee expressed the hope on Tuesday night that the dedication of the memorial might be possible by May 26th. That date would have been the thirteenth anniversary of the…
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St. Catherine’s Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1940
NORWOOD April 28—St. Catherine’s Catholic Church today celebrated its 50th anniversary with a solemn high mass of thanksgiving. Assisting were Rev. George P. O Conor, pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, the mother parish: Rev. Daniel O’Connor of East Walpole, a former pastor of St. Catherine’s; Rev. Michael Owens of Quincy, Rev. John Coughlin of…
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Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940
On February 20th the ultimate in Norwood’s dining history will be reached. It is the date of the opening: of the new Lewis restaurant and grill nearing completion at the corner of Cottage and Central streets.’ It will mark the fifth milepost in Norwood’s gastronomic history. It is but a stone’s throw from the new…
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